Chanel apartment

Chanel kept a lavishly decorated apartment above her famous boutique. The grand yet intimate space is filled with crystal chandeliers, gleaming mirrors and personal gifts from her many famous artist friends. The only thing missing is a bedroom — but no matter. Every night, Mademoiselle Chanel slept at the Ritz.

Chanel's latest Metiers d’Art show "Paris-31 rue Cambon” just walked the runway of the Grand Palais in Paris and was inspired by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel's personal Parisian apartment - we take a look inside.

The iconic stares of Coco Chanel's real apartment at 31 Rue Cambon, Paris. It's where her models presented her collections in the past.

Oriel Malet was an aristocrat who wrote 12 novels and corresponded with Daphne du Maurier

From the famed mirrored staircase to the lacquerwork of Coromandel screens, 31 rue Cambon, Paris, was not only Coco Chanel’s private residence but also home to her visionary dreams and passions.

Chinoiserie Chic: Coco Chanel & Chinoiserie(photos of her apt. and many screens. Note: no Oriental rugs)

From the famed mirrored staircase to the lacquerwork of Coromandel screens, 31 rue Cambon, Paris, was not only Coco Chanel’s private residence but also home to her visionary dreams and passions.

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A dream-come-true visit to Coco Chanel’s apartment unearthed many new facts on Madamoiselle, which you can read about in my latest piece